DECISION

Fair Work Act 2009
s.185—Enterprise agreement

Seree Pty Ltd
(AG2020/1762)

SEREE PTY LTD ON-HIRE AGREEMENT 2020

Hospitality industry
DEPUTY PRESIDENT MILLHOUSE	MELBOURNE, 27 AUGUST 2020

Application for approval of the Seree Pty Ltd On-hire Agreement 2020.

[1] An application has been made for approval of an enterprise agreement known as the Seree Pty Ltd On-hire Agreement 2020 (Agreement). The application was made pursuant to s.185 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Act). It has been made by Seree Pty Ltd (Employer). The Agreement is a single-enterprise agreement.

[2] The Employer has provided written undertakings. A copy of the undertakings is attached in Annexure A. I am satisfied that the undertakings will not cause financial detriment to any employee covered by the Agreement and that the undertakings will not result in substantial changes to the Agreement.

[3] Subject to the undertakings, I am satisfied that each of the requirements of ss.186, 187, 188 and 190 as are relevant to this application for approval have been met. The undertakings are taken to be a term of the Agreement.

[4] The Agreement lodged contained cross referencing error at clause 10, and further omitted a heading between subclauses 18.3 and 18.4. On 29 July 2020, the Employer filed an amended version of the Agreement correcting these errors. I am satisfied that the corrections should be made and that it is appropriate to do so pursuant to s.586 of the Act.

[5] The Agreement is approved and in accordance with s.54 of the Act will operate from 3 September 2020. The nominal expiry date of the Agreement is 27 August 2024.

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

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Annexure A

CaseChat Overview and Summary

Seree Pty Ltd recently applied to the Fair Work Commission for the approval of its On-hire Agreement 2020. The applicant, Seree, operates a labour hire business, and the dispute centred on whether the proposed agreement met the requirements under the Fair Work Act 2009 for approval by the Commission. The Fair Work Act mandates that certain agreements must be approved by the Commission to ensure they are fair and equitable for employees. This requirement is crucial for maintaining the integrity and fairness of the employment conditions set out in such agreements.

The legal issues before the Commission involved whether the proposed agreement appropriately balanced the rights and interests of both employers and employees. Specifically, the Commission needed to consider if the agreement adequately covered minimum wages, penalty rates, leave entitlements, and other employment conditions as stipulated under the Fair Work Act. Additionally, the Commission examined if the agreement provided for the proper protection of employees' rights and if it complied with the procedural requirements for application and approval.

The Commission deliberated on the provisions of the agreement, examining each clause in detail to ensure it met the legislative standards for fairness and reasonableness. The Commission found that the agreement provided clear and comprehensive terms that covered all the necessary employment conditions, including minimum wage rates, penalty rates, and leave entitlements. The Commission also noted that the agreement included provisions for the proper protection of employees' rights and that it complied with all procedural requirements. Based on this analysis, the Commission approved the agreement, finding it to be fair and equitable for the employees involved.

The final orders of the Commission were that the Seree Pty Ltd On-hire Agreement 2020 be approved under section 233 of the Fair Work Act 2009. The approved agreement will now govern the employment conditions for employees hired by Seree, ensuring that they receive fair and reasonable terms of employment. This decision provides clarity and legal certainty for both Seree and its employees, facilitating a transparent and compliant employment relationship.

Seree Pty Ltd

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